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Nail gun

US6913180B2 · kind B2 · utility

41Cited by
20References
45Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 12, 2002
Grant dateJul 5, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 14, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25C5/1679
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A nail gun for conveniently nailing fasteners of different sizes and/or types is disclosed. The nail gun includes a body and a nail storage mechanism. The body includes a selectively operable drive mechanism. The nail storage mechanism includes first and second supply magazines movably mounted to the body whereby each supply magazine is selectively moved into position for use. Each supply magazine is loaded with nails of different sizes and/or types. Each supply magazine is selectively moved relative to the drive mechanism to a drive position wherein the supply magazine is operably arranged with the drive mechanism to selectively discharge a nail in a firing position from the supply magazine. A mounting mechanism is provided to pivotally mount the supply magazines to the body. The body includes a supply magazine support mechanism, which is selectively cooperate with the supply magazine in the drive position to support that supply magazine.

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